Director of Administrative Services | DeKalb County Health Department

The DeKalb County Health Department is seeking a full-time (40 hours per week) Director of Administrative Services. This is a senior management position reporting directly to the Public Health Administrator. Ideal candidate is detail oriented, loves numbers and wants to be a part of a progressive management team that truly wants to make a difference in our community.

 Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, evaluates and improves fiscal policies, procedures and systems including, but not limited to, department billing activities, accounts payable, accounts receivable, internal and external financial reporting, grant requirements and purchasing in alignment with the County Finance Office and Health Department policies.
• Serves in a lead role in the management of the Department’s electronic medical billing system.
• Supervises division staff performing medical billing, payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable. Responsible for recruiting, training, assigning work, evaluating performance and carrying out discipline as necessary of division staff.
• Oversees the department’s payroll system and runs financial, statistical and workforce information reports for grants management and fiscal and administrative reporting.
• Serves as Deputy Registrar for Vital Records Program, including supervision of Vital Records staff.
• Oversees archiving of agency records in compliance with Local Records Commission.
• Performs a lead role in Emergency Preparedness and Response grant activities. Participates on other agency leadership committees as needed.
• Ensures Illinois Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) compliance.
• Works annually with the County’s external auditor and participates in grant related fiscal audits as required.  

Requirements

• A minimum of two years’ experience in accounting and/or finance
• Requires practice of professional standards with regard to confidentially and discretion in handling and managing sensitive agency and personnel information
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with the public and employees.
• Requires Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or related field and two (2) years relevant work experience.
• Requires relevant leadership and supervisory experience.  Administrative support leadership experience in government and/or public health preferred.

 Benefits Package

• Starting salary range of $78,700 to $82,600
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Health and Dental Insurance (Employee Contribution Required) or Buyout Option
• Term Life Insurance
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Pension (Employee Contribution Required)
• Annual Paid Time Off- starting at 10 vacation days, 12 sick days, 13.5 holidays